Texas defeats Ohio State 24-23 in Austin college football matchup
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Texas rallied from a 23-3 second-half deficit to secure a 24-23 victory over Ohio State on September 12 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. The Buckeyes established an early lead behind a defense that forced multiple turnovers and a touchdown reception from Jeremiah Smith. Despite building a 20-3 halftime advantage, Ohio State struggled to maintain momentum as the Longhorns mounted their comeback. The result marks the largest blown lead in the coaching tenure of Ryan Day and the largest comeback win for Steve Sarkisian. Smith recorded eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown in the effort, bringing him closer to several career receiving records for the Buckeyes. The loss shifts the standing for Ohio State following their top-ranked status entering the contest.
- •Texas finishes with a 24-23 win over Ohio State in Austin.
- •Ohio State held a 23-3 lead during the second half before the collapse.
- •Jeremiah Smith tallied 164 receiving yards and one touchdown for the Buckeyes.
- •The game featured an opening-drive fumble recovery by Jay Timmons for Ohio State.
- •This contest marked the largest comeback victory for Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — 5 things we learned about Ohio State in its loss to Texas Saturday
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Implodes In Loss to Texas
"It was the marquee matchup of the week. Zoom out, and the showdown between number-one Ohio State and number-four Texas was the most-anticipated matchup of the first month of the season, at least. After the first half, it looked like Ohio State was about to skunk the Longhorns on their own turf. It was all …
"Ohio State allowed Texas to roar back with 21 unanswered points in the second half. Here are five things we think we learned in defeat Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:35 AM5 things we learned about Ohio State in its loss to Texas Saturday
Ohio State allowed Texas to roar back with 21 unanswered points in the second half. Here are five things we think we learned in defeat Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:37 AMOhio State Implodes In Loss to Texas
It was the marquee matchup of the week. Zoom out, and the showdown between number-one Ohio State and number-four Texas was the most-anticipated matchup of the first month of the season, at least. After the first half, it looked like Ohio State was about to skunk the Longhorns on their own turf. It was all …
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